Independent Jewish Voices (Canada)

Independent Jewish Voices (Canada) (IJV(C)) is an organization that describes itself as representing Canadian Jews who have a strong commitment to social justice and universal human rights. The organization was founded in 2008 as a result of a national conference called on behalf of the Alliance of Concerned Jewish Canadians.

IJV promotes the expression of alternative Jewish voices, particularly in respect of the grave situation in the Middle East, which threatens the future of both Israelis and Palestinians as well as the stability of the whole region. It is guided by the following Basis of Unity:

Human rights are universal and indivisible and should be upheld without exception. This is as applicable in Israel and Occupied Palestine as it is elsewhere.

Palestinians and Israelis alike have the right to peaceful and secure lives.

Peace and stability require the willingness of all parties to the conflict to comply with international law.

There is no justification for any form of racism, including anti-Semitism, anti-Arab racism or lslamaphobia [sic] in any circumstance.

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